Legal Assistant - Employment

Impression Recruitment; York and North Yorkshire; Vor Ort; GBP 25.000 - 28.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Career development opportunities

Zusammenfassung

Impression Recruitment in York is seeking a proactive Legal Assistant to join its Employment team. You will provide day-to-day administrative support to solicitors, help progress matters, open and close files, and manage client onboarding with AML checks.

The role suits an organised, detail-oriented candidate with strong MS Office skills, excellent communication, and a professional approach to delivering client service within a busy legal environment.

Qualifikationen

• Previous administrative or secretarial experience, ideally in a legal or professional services environment.
• Excellent organisational skills with a strong eye for detail and accuracy.
• Confident written and verbal communication with clients and colleagues.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and quick to learn new systems.
• Ability to manage a varied workload and meet deadlines.
• Professional, approachable and client-focused.
• Familiarity with case management systems would be advantageous.

Aufgaben

• Provide day-to-day administrative and secretarial support to solicitors within the Employment team.
• Assist with progression and administration of employment law matters, ensuring files and documentation are up to date.
• Open, maintain and close client files using the firm's case management systems.
• Coordinate client onboarding, including ID verification and AML checks.
• Prepare, format and amend legal documents, correspondence and other paperwork.
• Serve as first point of contact for client enquiries, handling communications professionally.
• Assist with diary management, meeting arrangements, and general accounts administration.
• Maintain confidential records and ensure departmental processes are followed.
• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure an efficient service.

Kenntnisse

Administrative experience

Secretarial skills

MS Office

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Case management systems

Tools

Case management systems

Jobbeschreibung

Job Title: Legal Assistant (Employment)

Location: York

Salary: £25,000 - £28,000 per annum

Hours: Monday - Friday, full time permanent

Are you an organised, detail oriented and proactive individual looking to develop your career within a professional and supportive legal environment?

An established and highly regarded regional law firm is looking to appoint an enthusiastic Legal Assistant to join its busy and growing Employment team.

The role would suit someone who enjoys a varied position, takes pride in their work and is keen to build their experience within the legal sector.

Key Responsibilities Of a Legal Assistant

• Provide day to day administrative and secretarial support to solicitors within the Employment team.
• Assist with the progression and administration of employment law matters, ensuring files and documentation are kept up to date.
• Open, maintain and close client files using the firm's case management systems.
• Coordinate client onboarding, including ID verification and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) checks.
• Prepare, format and amend legal documents, correspondence and other important paperwork.
• Act as a first point of contact for client enquiries, ensuring all communications are handled professionally and efficiently.
• Assist with diary management, meeting arrangements, billing and general accounts administration.
• Maintain accurate records, manage confidential information and ensure departmental processes are followed.
• Work closely with colleagues across the department, providing support where required to ensure an efficient and seamless service.

Experience Required

• Previous administrative or secretarial experience, ideally gained within a legal or professional services environment.
• Excellent organisational skills, with a strong eye for detail and accuracy.
• Confident written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate professionally with clients and colleagues.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and the ability to pick up new systems and processes quickly.
• Ability to manage a varied workload, prioritise competing demands and work effectively to deadlines.
• A professional, approachable and personable manner, with a genuine commitment to delivering excellent client service.
• A proactive and flexible team player who is equally comfortable working independently and supporting others.
• Previous legal experience or familiarity with case management systems would be advantageous, although not essential.

In return, you'll receive £25,000 - £28,000 per annum, 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, pension scheme and career development opportunities.

Here at Impression we are committed to supporting the principles of equal opportunities and prohibit discrimination/ harassment of any kind based on race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic.